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National & Local

The first-ever Tartu Punch festival aims to attract international audiences with bigger artists

The inaugural Tartu Punch festival in Estonia seeks to draw international crowds with notable artists, featuring its first act, the reformed band HU?, and more international acts to be announced soon.

Mar 3 β€’ 15:33 UTC
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National & Local

Two new potato varieties introduced at the Seed Festival

The Seed Festival in JΓ΅geva on March 7 will aid hobby gardeners in selecting spring planting choices and maintaining healthy garden soil, featuring local potato dishes by top Estonian chefs.

Mar 3 β€’ 06:56 UTC
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National & Local

Lossi Trio: We love the freedom that performing original music offers

Lossi Trio is set to showcase their original compositions for the first time at the Tudengijazz 2026 festival in Tartu.

Mar 2 β€’ 08:27 UTC
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National & Local

Overview: Storm in a Bird's Nest

The Berlinale film festival faces criticism for prioritizing controversy over meaningful film discussion, overshadowing the quality of the films presented.

Mar 1 β€’ 08:48 UTC
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National & Local

CLICK ⟩ Vanilla Ninja, who won third place at the Chilean music festival, met their idol: it was really cool to meet and chat with him

Estonia's Vanilla Ninja band celebrates winning third place at the ViΓ±a del Mar music festival in Chile and shares their excitement about meeting their idol, Juanes.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:30 UTC
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National & Local

"Rahamaa" Goes International: Estonia's Popular Production Will Be Performed Abroad This Summer

The popular Estonian play "Rahamaa" will be performed at the Tampere Theatre Festival in August, with tickets already on sale.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:52 UTC
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National & Local

Festival VΓ΅nge has announced this year's program

Festival VΓ΅nge in TΓ΅rva, Estonia, has unveiled its program for the upcoming days filled with a variety of musical performances.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:19 UTC
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National & Local

Estonian Victory ⟩ Vanilla Ninja moves towards the final of the Chilean music festival as a people's favorite!

Vanilla Ninja has advanced to the next round of the Vina del Mar music festival in Chile after recently winning the Eesti Laul 2026.

Feb 24 β€’ 17:00 UTC
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National & Local

Kleer Suursild: In a sense, original music is like a home for a toad

Kleer Suursild discusses his musical journey and the significance of participating in the Tudengijazz festival.

Feb 21 β€’ 12:52 UTC
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National & Local

Vanilla Ninja participates in Chilean music festival: this is such a culturally interesting experience

The Estonian band Vanilla Ninja shares their experience of participating in the Vina Del Mar music festival in Chile following their victory in the Eesti Laul competition.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:20 UTC
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National & Local

Lokk: One should leave when it's fun, not when everyone expects your death

Tiina Lokk reflects on her leadership of the PΓ–FF film festival, emphasizing that one should leave at their peak rather than in decline.

Feb 20 β€’ 10:43 UTC
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National & Local

The Music and Theatre Academy Cello Festival Fills the Capital with Cello Music

The 'Crossing Bows' international cello festival at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre showcases cellists from around the world, featuring masterclasses and concerts.

Feb 17 β€’ 16:40 UTC
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National & Local

Tartu Becomes the Capital of Estonian Gaming Culture for Two Days

The Game in Tartu 2026 festival will focus on Counter-Strike tournaments and feature various activities, taking place in Tartu on February 21-22.

Feb 16 β€’ 13:37 UTC
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National & Local

The Film Institute wants to increase the reimbursement fund support rate to 40 percent

The Estonian Film Institute is seeking to raise the reimbursement fund support rate from 30% to 40%, a move that is anticipated by international partners, according to the institute's director, Edith Sepp, at the Berlin Film Festival.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:20 UTC
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World

The New Coming of a Cult Film: 'The Hotel of the Dead Alpinist' Receives International Attention

The cult film 'The Hotel of the Dead Alpinist' by Grigori Kromanov premiered as an opening film at the Berlinale Classics program during the Berlin Film Festival.

Feb 16 β€’ 08:09 UTC
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World

Pictures: "The Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" opened the archive film program of the Berlin Film Festival

"The Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" was screened at the Berlin Film Festival as part of the Berlinale Classics program, marking a significant moment for Estonian cinema.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:28 UTC
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National & Local

Live: Eesti Laul 2026 Final

The Eesti Laul 2026 final features 12 competitors and a grand concert showcasing top Estonian musicians.

Feb 14 β€’ 08:58 UTC
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National & Local

On Valentine's Day, the Town Hall Square's ice rink will be accompanied by love songs and the final of the Estonian Song Festival

The Town Hall Square in Tartu will celebrate Valentine's Day with love songs and the final of the Estonian Song Festival, offering a range of activities for skaters

Feb 13 β€’ 12:51 UTC
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National & Local

BIG GALLERY: Who was the most successful? Well-known figures took a chance at the poker table

A celebrity poker tournament featuring renowned Estonian and Finnish personalities took place during the Kings of Tallinn poker festival.

Feb 11 β€’ 18:00 UTC
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National & Local

The MUBA Talent Award was won by percussionist Karl Martin Tombak

Karl Martin Tombak has received the MUBA Talent Award at the Tallinn Winter Festival, marking a significant recognition of his musical talent.

Feb 10 β€’ 16:57 UTC
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National & Local

Station Narva performers added Sadu, Skoone, and others

The music program for the upcoming Station Narva festival in Estonia has been expanded with six new artists, including award-winning group Sadu.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:06 UTC
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World

Ivo Felt's film "Side Role" awarded in Rotterdam: the process was quite challenging

Ivo Felt's film "Side Role" won two awards at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, reflecting a successful collaboration and critical acclaim.

Feb 9 β€’ 15:09 UTC
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National & Local

The British producer Aya has joined the lineup of the Dreamscape Festival

The Dreamscape Festival in Estonia has announced the inclusion of British producer Aya in its artistic program.

Feb 9 β€’ 08:59 UTC
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National & Local

The Estonian co-production film won two awards in Rotterdam

An Estonian co-produced film, 'KΓ΅rvalosa', has won two awards at the Rotterdam International Film Festival.

Feb 7 β€’ 08:21 UTC
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Life & Tech

ANSWER OF THE WEEK ⟩ Tiina Lokk

Tiina Lokk, creator of the Dark Nights Film Festival, recently received an award for her lifetime achievement in audiovisual arts for bringing Estonian film festivals onto the world stage.

Feb 6 β€’ 22:01 UTC
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World

Two Estonian-Related Films at the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival

The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival showcases two animated films involving Estonia: 'Kyiv Cake' directed by Ukrainian Mykyta Lyskov and 'Lumi Sends Us' by Armenian director Natalia Mirzoyan living in Estonia.

Feb 2 β€’ 12:17 UTC

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